El Dr. Néstor Praderio, M.D. realizará una presentación a fondo para los cuidadores de un ser querido con la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Conozca los numerosos roles que asumen los cuidadores a lo largo de las etapas de evolución de la enfermedad. Obtenga un mejor entendimiento sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer y sus desafíos tanto desde […]
As a caregiver, it is important to recognize when you need support and to set limits. Join Dear Lucy as she focuses on what it means to set boundaries, and […]
A mental health issue, this presentation focuses on explaining the differences between clutter, collection, and hoarding behaviors.
Join Deidre Edwards, author of Toolkit for Caregivers: Tips, skills, and wisdom to maximize your time together, as she talks about how as a caregiver, you can utilize small bits of time throughout your day to re-center, calm down, and build yourself up.
Usually, we think of caregiving in the process of aging and illness. More commonly, elder parents are having to provide care for their adult children who may be suffering from illness – mental or physical. This role of caregiving is one that is not discussed as often and brings with it a variety of stressors […]
This program discusses the common changes in communication that occur for persons with dementia as the disease progresses through the stages and best communication strategies that focus on individual’s abilities, prolonging dignity and enhancing quality of life.
Learn about federal and state programs, including Medicaid waivers, Community Attendant Services, and VA Aid and Attendance/Veteran Directed Care, that can pay family members. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas […]
The tragic story of the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shocked the world and reminded us that care receivers with dementia and their caregivers are vulnerable to sudden and potentially fatal emergencies. In this highly interactive workshop with psychologist Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., co-author of the forthcoming book, The AARP […]
Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will discover mindful solutions […]
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